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Weather Alert(1)!

"Winter Storm Watch, Winter Weather Advisory"
...Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until midnight EST
tonight...
...Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday evening through
Thursday evening...
The National Weather Service in New York has issued a Winter
Storm Watch...which is in effect from Wednesday evening through
Thursday evening.
* Locations...southern Connecticut...Long Island...New York
City...southern Westchester...and portions of northeast New
Jersey.
* Hazard types...snow...sleet and freezing rain this evening...
then heavy snow Wednesday night into Thursday.
* Accumulations...snow accumulation around 2 inches this
evening...along with a trace of ice...then 4 to 8 inches
Wednesday night into Thursday.
* Timing...snow develops late this afternoon...then mixes with
sleet and freezing rain early this evening before changing to
rain. The rain...mixes with or changes to snow and sleet
Wednesday evening...before changing to all snow around or
shortly after midnight Wednesday night. The snow should taper
off Thursday afternoon.
* Impacts...snow covered surfaces...coated with ice...will make
traveling difficult at times.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
-- Tuesday Mar.03 15,05:48 PM
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State Troopers Step Up Enforcement for "Speed Week"

New York, NY - August 6, 2014 - In an effort to reduce speed related crashes and improve safe travel for drivers and passengers on New York roads, the New York State Police will conduct a week-long enforcement initiative targeting speeding and aggressive drivers across the state.

The summer "Speed Week" campaign runs from August 6 through August 12, 2014, and coincides with the racing event scheduled from August 7 –– 10 at Watkins Glen International Raceway.

Speed remains one of the leading causes of fatalities on our roadways, averaging approximately one third of all fatal crashes from year to year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 42,000 people die as the result of traffic crashes each year on our nation’s highways, and hundreds of thousands are seriously injured.

"While fans enjoy the racing at Watkins Glen, that is where the speed should stay –– on the racetrack,”" New York State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico said. "The public can do their part to keep our streets safe simply by slowing down. We want everyone to make it to their destination safely and increase their chance of doing so by following New York State laws. Buckle your seatbelt, follow posted speed limits and put your electronic device down."

Speeding by all vehicle types, as well as other traffic violations, will be heavily enforced throughout the week in addition to normal year-round enforcement.

Drivers can expect to see more troopers and unmarked patrol vehicles on major highways during this detail.

Troopers will also be watching for distracted or impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers that are violating the "Move Over Law."

If someone feels another driver is endangering the public on the road, they have the option of calling 911.

During the August 2013 Speed Week campaign, State Police issued nearly 25,000 traffic tickets. More than 9,000 of the tickets were for speeding and more than 2,300 were distracted driving related.

For any information regarding State Police enforcement on Long Island during Speed Week contact Trooper Frank